Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 | Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.2/100 | 84.6/100 |
| MSRP | $280 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 118 | 115 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 7 | 6.9 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $280.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9088
- Control8484
- Spin8688
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8886
- Stability9088
- Maneuverability7276
- Pop8684
- Touch7880
- Consistency8484
- Swing weight8076
- Twist weight8884
- Launch angle5856
- Plow through9088
- Softness7070
Bars listed in the order Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 · Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Verdicts
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Volair's second-gen Forza adds foam walls without adding swing weight past 115. Power 88 and stability 88 make it a genuine tournament option.